Ajar Thai Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with bold flavors, this Ajar Thai Salad is a refreshing masterpiece that brings together crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy, umami-packed dressing. Featuring crunchy cucumber, julienned carrot, and sweet red bell pepper, this colorful salad is elevated with a medley of cilantro, mint, and roasted peanuts for an irresistible combination of textures and tastes. The zesty rice vinegar and lime juice dressing, enhanced with a touch of fish sauce, sesame oil, and optional red chili for heat, ties everything together for a dish that's light yet full of depth. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required, this Thai-inspired salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, healthy main course. Whether you're looking to spice up your meal prep or add a refreshing complement to your dinner spread, this gluten-free and flavor-forward salad is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumber
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small red chili (optional for spice)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly and pat dry.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Julienne the carrot and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the cucumber.

Step 4

Finely chop the cilantro and mint leaves and add them to the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and set aside for garnish.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. If you like spice, finely chop the red chili and mix it into the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and herbs in the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving platter, sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	962.9 grams (962.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	477

Total Fat 21.00g	27%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1330mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 65.40g	24%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 29.70g
Protein 20.70g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 361mg	28%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 2064mg	44%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.4%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 49.0%